The Strawberry tree is a very good tree for Marina. It has interesting red bark (like a native madrone - Arbutus unedo is a close mediteranean relative), delicate white flowers, bright strawberry colored fruit and year round glossy leaves. Also this tree is drought tolerant, frost hardy and needs little maintenance when established. This is a very good small tree for patios, walkways and street strips as roots will not lift sidewalks. Leaf litter is low, but some do not like the fruit drop along walkways. Fruit is listed as edible, but that might be an acquired taste!
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Maximum height
15-30 feet
Life Span
40-60 years? |